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Latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood (LADA) is typically diagnosed after age 25.
True
MODY is a single inherited condition affecting insulin secretion.
False
In pancreatic diabetes, the endocrine pancreas fails before the exocrine pancreas.
False
For gestational diabetes, insulin is the only recommended treatment.
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Approximately 20% of those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may actually have LADA.
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Genetic testing can confirm a diagnosis of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY).
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Study Notes
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood (LADA)
- Diagnosed after age 25, similar to type 1 diabetes
- Accounts for approximately 20% of type 2 diabetes diagnoses
- Slower onset compared to type 1 diabetes
- Characterized by positive antibodies and low or no C-peptide levels
- Typically, no family history of diabetes
Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
- A collection of at least 6 inherited diseases affecting insulin secretion
- Exhibits dominant inheritance characteristics
- Normal insulin sensitivity, but impaired insulin secretion
- Diagnosis confirmed through genetic testing
Pancreatic Diabetes
- Results from pancreatic failure, potentially secondary to ETOH abuse, trauma, or repeat pancreatitis
- Exocrine pancreas generally fails before the endocrine pancreas
- Treatment requires pancreatic enzyme replacement and insulin
Gestational Diabetes
- Glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy
- Some definitions require a return to normal glucose levels after pregnancy
- Closely related to type 2 diabetes
- Treatment typically involves insulin, with some support for the use of sulfonylureas and metformin
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Description
Learn about Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood (LADA) and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), including their characteristics, diagnosis, and differences from other types of diabetes.
